Jefferson City Archives

TUESDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County Health Center reports 17th COVID-19 related death

December 15, 2020 9:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

SSM Health St. Mary's COVID-19 Testing site 9-3-2020

St. Mary’s Hospital starts vaccinating staff against coronavirus

December 15, 2020 9:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City administered its first shots of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Tuesday afternoon.

Jefferson City Board of Education approves athletic facilities projects for high schools

December 14, 2020 8:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education approved the addition and completion of athletic facilities at both of the district’s high schools. Officials say the $20 million in projects will be funded through a Certificate of Participation (COP). The district says they will be taking advantage of historically low-interest rates, the district

Missouri’s phased COVID-19 vaccinations could start next week

December 12, 2020 4:57 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will soon enter phase one of their vaccine roll out plan after the FDA authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The state says their plan revolves around three principles; vaccination, coordination, and communication. The first phase of that plan will begin in limited numbers, before the end of the year.

Two charged with financial exploitation of the elderly

December 11, 2020 8:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County Sheriff’s Department investigation into two people leads to charges of stealing and financial exploitation of the elderly. According to court documents, Bernard Hoffman and Athena Smith went to Kohl’s and used a Kohl’s credit card to purchase $339.44 worth of items. Hoffman and Smith can both be seen

WATCH: Cole County leaders hold coronavirus briefing

December 11, 2020 1:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

Officials have scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.

Cause of large Jefferson City garage fire remains unknown

December 11, 2020 11:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Fire investigators determined the blaze on Wall Way started in a crawl space but could not pinpoint an exact cause, according to a Jefferson City Fire Department report.

Police: Shooting damaged property on Michigan Street

December 10, 2020 8:53 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police say a residence and a vehicle in the 600 block of Michigan Street were damaged in a shooting Wednesday night.

Cole County health leaders learning more about COVID-19 vaccine, focused on long term care and healthcare workers first

December 9, 2020 5:57 PM Connor Hirsch

The communicable disease coordinator for the Cole County Health Department Chezney Schulte said once the vaccine makes it to the area, health care providers and long-term care facilities will be the focus.

Coronavirus changes swearing in for governor, lawmakers

December 9, 2020 3:22 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in next month’s inauguration of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and swearing-in ceremonies for state officials. Parson’s office said the traditional inaugural ball and parade will be postponed to August, when they will be held in conjunction with the state’s 200th birthday observance. The governor,

Jefferson City Fire Department battled large garage fire near downtown

December 8, 2020 5:38 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY , Mo (KMIZ) Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 800 block of East Wall Way off of Cherry Street Tuesday. Assistant Fire Chief Matt Bowden said the department responded to the fire after it was reported around 5 p.m. When fire personnel arrived, they found massive flames from

State cites Jefferson City group for Medicaid expansion postcards

December 8, 2020 8:58 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City group will have to pay a fine for not disclosing it paid for postcards sent to support an August ballot measure. The Missouri Ethics Commission fined the Jefferson City Area Indivisible $1,100 on Dec. 4 for failing to tell people it paid for postcards promoting Amendment 2 or

Cole County shortens quarantine guidelines to match federal standards

December 7, 2020 5:11 PM Connor Hirsch

The meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. and will be held virtually over Webex, and streamed live on the city’s Facebook page.

Jefferson City police make multiple arrests in separate chases

December 7, 2020 11:44 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Police Department said multiple people were arrested in two separate chases over the weekend.

Road to Recovery event to showcase homes built for tornado victims

December 5, 2020 3:40 AM Ben Fein

River City Habitat for Humanity is hosting an open house for four new homes Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Police departments across mid-Missouri ask residents to lock their cars

December 4, 2020 10:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to a recent uptick in car thefts, three local police departments are encouraging residents to lock up their cars and protect their personal possessions. Since the beginning of 2020, the Columbia Police Department has reported more than 500 incidents of theft from motor vehicles that have occurred through November. In addition,